Further tests on Gardner-Johnson's knee didn't reveal significant damage, and there is optimism that he could be available for the Texans' regular-season opener against the Rams on Sept. 7, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during Thursday's practice after suffering a knee injury. Tests did not reveal any ACL damage, and it appears the 2019 fourth-rounder has avoided a serious injury. Gardner-Johnson will not play in any of the Texans' preseason games while he works on being fully healthy for Week 1. With Gardner-Johnson, Jimmie Ward (foot) and Jaylen Reed (leg) sidelined, M.J. Stewart and Russ Yeast will have an opportunity to work with the first-team defense at safety alongside Calen Bullock.

Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, but it is believed that his ACL is not torn, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

There have been conflicting reports about the nature of Gardner-Johnson's injury, as it was originally stated that his ACL was torn. He'll undergo further evaluation to determine the exact nature of the damage, but he will likely be sidelined for an extensive period regardless of the exact diagnosis.

Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field with a right leg injury in practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson was injured while tackling wide receiver John Metchie. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the 27-year-old is undergoing an MRI to learn more. The seventh-year pro was traded to Houston in March and was expected to start at free safety.

The Eagles are trading Gardner-Johnson to the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Eagles reportedly will send Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for G Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-rounder. CGJ hasn't been a model of consistency, but he rebounded from a slow start in 2024 to finish the regular season with six interceptions for a second time in three years. He'll likely start at free safety in Houston.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 59 tackles (35 solo), 12 pass defenses (including five interceptions and a pick-six) and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games in 2024. He added 14 tackles (nine solo) across Philadelphia's four playoff games.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson reunited with the Eagles on a three-year, $27 million contract in March of 2024 after playing in just three games for the Lions in 2023. He tied a career high with six interceptions in 2024, including a 69-yard pick-six against the Cowboys in Week 17 that clinched the NFC's No. 2 seed for the Eagles. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship figure to remain as the Eagles' starting safeties for the 2025 season.

Gardner-Johnson logged one solo tackles and two interceptions, including a 69-yard pick-six, during the Eagles' 41-7 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson got the Eagles on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, when he picked off a Cooper Rush pass intended for Brandin Cooks and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown. Gardner-Johnson followed that up with another interception off of Rush late in the second quarter, which led to a one-yard touchdown run by Kenny Pickett four plays later. Gardner-Johnson is now up to six interceptions through 16 regular-season games, four of which have come over his last four games.

Gardner-Johnson has been ejected from Sunday's matchup against the Commanders for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson was kicked out of Sunday's game in the third quarter but not before logging an interception and an assisted tackle. Tristin McCollum now is slated to hop in at safety as the Eagles close out the matchup.

Gardner-Johnson recorded six tackles (three solo) and an interception during Sunday's 22-16 win versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson settled under an overthrown deep ball intended for Adam Thielen late in the second quarter, tallying his third pick of the year and setting up a go-ahead Philadelphia touchdown before the end of the first half. He'll be looking to add to his season total in Week 15 versus the Steelers.

Gardner-Johnson (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game, but he was cleared to return to the contest.

Gardner-Johnson (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner-Johnson was on the receiving end of a hit from teammate Tristin McCollum in the first quarter of Sunday's game. With Reed Blankenship (concussion) and Sydney Brown (knee) inactive, Avonte Maddox will step in at strong safety for as long as Gardner-Johnson is sidelined.